Boulder Public Library Main Branch

Boulder Public Library

Grand Entry, Boulder Public LIbrary

The Boulder Public Library system is fantastic and a real asset to life in Boulder. If you haven’t been lately, treat yourself to a wonderful visit to a great place to relax and take in the city. The main branch is conveniently located in downtown, literally right off the Boulder Bike Path and Boulder Creek. Soon you’ll be able to see adventurous folks tubing the creek. The City lot offers up to three hours of free parking for library patrons.

And just across the street is Boulder home grown natural grocer Alfalfa’s – so you can get your shopping in as well.

I’m also going to give a shout out to a great local business, On Broadway, which is just a few blocks up Arapahoe and is owned by David, a great guy. Check it out!

Boulder Library New and Old

Make a wish

The library is in the process of entertaining suggestions for a makeover of the main space. It has been several years since the last round of improvements. Coming from a small town in Ohio, I’m impressed Boulder is already updating the library. By Ohio standards (where I grew up), it is a pretty awesome facility as is. And the children’s section feels never ending. Books, fun spaces for Moms and Dads and kids to share a special book and learn to read. There is also a wonderful fish tank as you enter the library, sure to capture the imagination of young readers.

The Boulder public library promotes local authors and artists. Frequent art openings, book readings and similar events are held at the library. There is complimentary notary public service available as well as plenty of internet friendly terminals. If you are in search of space to check your email, Google the latest news or just Facebook, the library is a welcoming and quiet space.

Boulder Public Library Is More Than Just Books

The library offers books and periodicals, ebooks, audio tapes, DVDs and CDs. If you are looking for media, this is the place. There is a coffee shop located on the pedestrian bridge that crosses Boulder Creek. Outside, you’ll find plenty of green spaces to relax. Inside, there is a grand sweeping staircase as well as a popular pool to toss a penny and make a wish. I wish for whirled peas.

Elevator access for disabled partons, late night book drop, free parking and a fantastic staff round out the library. Check out a book today and give me your reading suggestions.

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Comments

The library is a gorgeous, inviting place to work and hang out. I love the natural light and windows over the river where you can sit, study and enjoy the views.
Just the other day my intention was to quietly work and plow through my to do list. Instead, I made a fabulous new friend. Sitting a table apart somehow we engaged in conversation and realized that we had so much in common that we talked about our 2014 goals, families, career and achievements for nearly 2 hours. At the library?!?! It was a really cool mutually beneficial experience. Getting our lists in order in a different way than I had planned. But nonetheless, helpful and enjoyable. You never know what or who you will encounter at the library. Be open to the experience! Go and ENJOY!